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August 27, 2012 - 5:00 PM
tl� wnsHinicTON Annex Conference Room 2
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 5�00 p.m. in Annex
Conference Room 2 located on the second floor of the One Main
Professional Plaza, One East Main Street, Auburn, Washington.
A. Roll Call
Chair Nancy Backus, Vice-Chair Partridge and Member John Holman
were present. Also present were Mayor Pete Lewis; Planning and
Development Director Kevin Snyde�; Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber; Engineering Aid Amber Mund; Project Engineer
Ryan Vondrak; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Assistant City
Attorney Steven Gross, Senior Planner Hillary Taylor; Traffic Engineer
Pablo Para, Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Economic
Development Manager poug Lein, and Planning Secretary Tina Kriss.
Members of the public were: Scot Pondelick, Robert Whale of the
Auburn Reporter, and Henry DeFioog of Home Plate Pub
B. Announcements
There were no announcements.
C Agenda Modifications
There were no agenda modifications.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes - August 13, 2012 (Snyder)
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to
approve the July 23, 2012 minutes as written.
Motion Carried Unanimously 3-0
III. ACTION � -
A. Resolution No. 4838 (Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Co,uncil of the City of Auburn, Washington,
Setting the Time and Date fo� a Public Hearing Before the City Council
on the 2013-2018 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
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Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy explained the 2013-2018
Transportation Improvement Program has been reviewed by
several committees and all final amendments and edits have been
submitted to Public Works Committee and were accepted as
proposed. Staff is requesting at this time approval of Resolution No.
4838 to set the public hearing on the 2013 - 2018 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP).
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to move
Resolution No. 4838, setting a public hearing to amend the 2013-2018
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to full City Council for
approval.
Motion Carried Unanimously 3-0
B. Resolution No. 4839 (Dowdy/Para)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
Approving the 2013-2018 Transportation Improvement Program of the
City of Aubum Pursuant to R.C.W Chapter 35.77 of the Laws of the
State of Washington
Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy stated Resolution No. 4839, 'rf
adopted at City Council, would approve the Ciry's 2013 — 2018
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) of the City of Auburn
pursuant to R.0 W Chapter 35:77
The Public Works Committee is asking Planning and Community
Development Committee to move forward Resolution No. 4839 to full
City Council for review and approval.
Committee and staff discussed funding sources. Director powdy
stated the primary source of funding is City impact fees and various
grants with the majority of funding coming from grants; the challenge
will be matching the grants funds.
Committee was supportive of the final TIP
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to
move Resolution No. 4839 to full City Council for approval.
Motion Carried Unanimously 3-0
IV DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Park Impact Fee Discussion (Faber)
Discuss potential establishment of a separate multi-family Park Impact
Fee
Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber explained the current
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park impact fee program does not distinguish between single-family
and multi-family for the application of park impact fees and as such,
the same fee is applied to both residential types. Some jurisdictions
have a iwo tier program and one jurisdiction has a three tier
program which includes a downtown multifamily fee.
The primary reason for establishing a single-family and multi-family fee
schedule is to recognize the density difference in persons per
household for single-family and multi-family residential units and
specify fees that are proportionate to this difference. For example, the
study conducted by the City in 2006 identified an adjusted persons per
household of 2.489 for single family and 2.067 persons per household
for multi-family However, local govemments are not obligated to
delineate between single-family and multi-family in the implementation
of a park impact fee program. The Auburn City Council in 2006 chose
to adopt one rate (i.e. $3,500) to be applied to new single-family and
multi-family units.
Director Snyder stated staff is currently working with the Parks
department on the park improvement plan to bring forward in early
2013 for discussion. It may be beneficial to have any discussions on
park impact fee changes prior to that discussion. Committee
concurred, a discussion should take place, especially for any potential
changes to the downtown area, prior to adopting any park
improvement plan.
Committee requested staff provide fees charged by our neighboring
cities and also provide recommendations for fees from staff
B. Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 12-21 (Mund)
Discuss Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 12-21 for Home Plate Pub
Outdoor Seating Area
Engineering Aide Amber Mund stated Right-of-Way Use Permit No.
12-21 is.a request from Home Plate Pub for an outdoor seating area
located in the B Street Plaza, adjacent to the Home Plate Pub for a
term of 5 years. The applicant is proposing to fence off an area of the
B Street Plaza for exclusive use by their patrons year round. Food and
beverages, including alcohol, would be served and consumed in this
area.
In answering if the boundaries would change for smoking, City
Attorney Steve Gross explained state law requires and the Seattle
King County Health Department state Smoking is prohibited within a
minimum distance of twenty-five feet ftom entrances and exits. The
remodel would move the smoking boundary out 25 feet from the
external boundary of the seating area. This would be a no smoking
seating area.
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Engineering Aide Mund stated the structure will be approved, by the
City prior to installation. City Attomey Gross stated the conditions of
the approval would have termination clauses built in and include public
nuisances. Director Snyder emphasized that all of these are conditions
that will be enforceable.
Mr DeHoog stated he currently leases space and if the project is
approved by the City a letter from the property owner would be
submitted with the application for improvements. He added, the cost of
the project will be expensive so without a five (5) year approval it
would not be cost effective to move forward.
Committee was supportive of having a pedestrian friendly open
outdoor atmosphere where people can gather downtown after 5�00
p.m.
C. Agritourism Code Discussion (Taylor}
Discuss the potential expansion of the agritourism zoning regulations
into additional areas zoned Residential Conservancy
Senior Planner Hillary Taylor explained the proposed amendment to
allow agricultural enterprises was initiated by a private individual to
allow the uses on properties owned by the individual. Due to the
nature of a privately initiated amendment the discussion regarding the
expansion of the proposal to smaller lots was not pursued at the time
the ordinance was adopted. Staff is bringing forward the proposal to
discuss the merits of permitting agricultural enterprises to be permitted
on properties located alorig a collector roadway that are five acres or ,
more located within the RC zone.
Committee and staff reviewed the map of properties within the zone
and are supportive of future code changes to allow the expansion of
agricultural enterprises to smaller lots wdhin the RC zone that are five
acres or more and believes this would be reflective of the City's desire
to promote green agriculture and encourage diversity within the City
Staff will prepare additional ideas and proposals for potential code
changes to bring back to Committee for discussion.
D Pedestrian Kiosk Conceptual Design - Final Draft
(Vondrak/Chamberlain)
Review and discuss final version of the pedestrian kiosk design
Director Snyder began the discussion with asking the Committee if
they were still supportive of the pedestrian kiosk project and design.
The Committee responded yes and that the design reflects the crisp
and contemporary theme we have for downtown.
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Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberiain stated the purpose of the
project is to design pedestrian kiosks at up to 9 locations within the
Downtown area and construct as many as the budget will allow Staff
has presented draft conceptual designs to the PCDC Committee at
previous meetings and would like feedback on the final design. The
final draft of the pedestrian kiosk incorporates previous input and
comme�ts from the Committee. The attached map shows three
locations (in pink) two of which are required pursuant to the federal
grant and at the third location the foundation was already constructed
as part of the Promenade.
Committee and staff reviewed the design and Committee is supportive
of moving forward. Committee emphasiied constructing the kiosks in
the downtown area will be consistent with the City's goal to provide a
more pedestrian friendly walkable community Planning Manager
Chamberlain stated there will be one more internal review before
going out to bid. Staff will proceed with this project per the
concurrence of Committee.
E. Director's Report (Snyder)
Planning Director Snyder stated there were 40 residential building
permit applications this week. Staff has received the,plans and is
working on the review for the Outlet Collection of Seattle. A demolition
permit has been issued and work has started on site. the laundry
facility will be finalized shortly Interviews have begun to fill the City
Building Official position currenfly open.
Planning Manager Chamberlain stated on September 10th
construction will begin on 4he outdoor sculpture gardens bases in
various locations downtown. On September 11th the Auburn Arts
Commission will be meeting to begin the review process to select the
art pieces to be displayed.
F PCDC Status Matrix (Snyder)
Staff informed Committee the September 10th, Downtown Parking
Management Plan discussion w'ill be changed to September 24th,
2012. Committee had no changes or additions.
V ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and
Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6.30
p.m.
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APPROVED THIS �� `� day of -�j'/�L , 2012.
ancy B c us - Chair
ina Kriss - annin Secretary
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